stepdown ignition switch

[silverone]

Does anyone know if there's a NAPA or other source part number for a replacement ignition switch for a stepdown ?

The switch in my coupe is "sticky", and usually I have to fiddle with it, and wiggle it around until it releases and clicks over to the on, or start position.
Undoubtedly, this is just due to wear in the tumblers, but a locksmith I contacted says he couldn't do anything with it without a new set of tumblers, which he didn't know where I'd get. This gets a little emberassing when you jump in your car to join others in a parade or tour or some such gathering, and just sit there fiddling with the key for what seems like an eternity when everyone else is sitting there waiting for you to get in line and wondering why you're not starting up.

I thought I'd be really clever, and go down to the local parts supply, buy a "close" example, that used the Briggs and Stratton key tumbler, and swap just that, but the KEMPARTS brand, Part # UL3, that I came home with, had a tumbler assembly that'd slip right in the chamber, but the little tab that fits in the slot at the back wasn't right, so no cigar for that brainwave !

This UL3 unit would work, because it has the right posts at the back for all the wires, but its held in place with a knurled "nut", that shows at the front, has no light, and no bracket underneath for the screw that holds the original unit in place, so I won't use this one.

Maybe someone has a really good working used one, or better yet a NOS one ?

Ryan (silverone)

[Ron P]

Does anyone know if there's a NAPA or other source part number for a replacement ignition switch for a stepdown ?

The switch in my coupe is "sticky", and usually I have to fiddle with it, and wiggle it around until it releases and clicks over to the on, or start position.
Undoubtedly, this is just due to wear in the tumblers, but a locksmith I contacted says he couldn't do anything with it without a new set of tumblers, which he didn't know where I'd get. This gets a little emberassing when you jump in your car to join others in a parade or tour or some such gathering, and just sit there fiddling with the key for what seems like an eternity when everyone else is sitting there waiting for you to get in line and wondering why you're not starting up.

I thought I'd be really clever, and go down to the local parts supply, buy a "close" example, that used the Briggs and Stratton key tumbler, and swap just that, but the KEMPARTS brand, Part # UL3, that I came home with, had a tumbler assembly that'd slip right in the chamber, but the little tab that fits in the slot at the back wasn't right, so no cigar for that brainwave !

This UL3 unit would work, because it has the right posts at the back for all the wires, but its held in place with a knurled "nut", that shows at the front, has no light, and no bracket underneath for the screw that holds the original unit in place, so I won't use this one.

Maybe someone has a really good working used one, or better yet a NOS one ?

Ryan (silverone)

http://www.whiteglovecollection.com/2whiteglovecollection/publish/article_89.shtml

Would this help you ? Ron

[silverone]

http://www.whiteglovecollection.com/2whiteglovecollection/publish/article_89.shtml

Would this help you ? Ron

I don't think so Ron, unless the tumblers would interchange.

( I'll take a picture of the one I'm looking for and maybe it'll twig on someone that he's got one just like that laying around )

Ryan

[Hudzilla]

Ryan read your PM

[51hornetA]

Ryan I just bought two off eBay for my Hollywood and sedan. They were NOS Hudson originals I will email the guy and see if he has anymore for you.

[RL Chilton]

Ryan I just bought two off eBay for my Hollywood and sedan. They were NOS Hudson originals I will email the guy and see if he has anymore for you.


So you're the guy that out-bid me!!

[RL Chilton]

Ryan-

I think I have backing plates for you. Give me a day or so to dig them out.

[silverone]

Ryan-

I think I have backing plates for you. Give me a day or so to dig them out.

Awesome Russell !!

Thanks again, you're a huge credit to the hobby, and the entire HET community !

Ryan.

[silverone]

Ryan I just bought two off eBay for my Hollywood and sedan. They were NOS Hudson originals I will email the guy and see if he has anymore for you.

Right on '51 !! I did find one for sale that is what I think will be a good used one from another member of this forum, but a NOS one would the 'creme de la 'creme (or however you say that)!! :-)

Looking forward to hearing from you !

Ryan.

[Ron P]

Does anyone know if there's a NAPA or other source part number for a replacement ignition switch for a stepdown ?

The switch in my coupe is "sticky", and usually I have to fiddle with it, and wiggle it around until it releases and clicks over to the on, or start position.
Undoubtedly, this is just due to wear in the tumblers, but a locksmith I contacted says he couldn't do anything with it without a new set of tumblers, which he didn't know where I'd get. This gets a little emberassing when you jump in your car to join others in a parade or tour or some such gathering, and just sit there fiddling with the key for what seems like an eternity when everyone else is sitting there waiting for you to get in line and wondering why you're not starting up.

I thought I'd be really clever, and go down to the local parts supply, buy a "close" example, that used the Briggs and Stratton key tumbler, and swap just that, but the KEMPARTS brand, Part # UL3, that I came home with, had a tumbler assembly that'd slip right in the chamber, but the little tab that fits in the slot at the back wasn't right, so no cigar for that brainwave !

This UL3 unit would work, because it has the right posts at the back for all the wires, but its held in place with a knurled "nut", that shows at the front, has no light, and no bracket underneath for the screw that holds the original unit in place, so I won't use this one.

Maybe someone has a really good working used one, or better yet a NOS one ?

Ryan (silverone)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1935-1936-1937-1938-1939-1940-1954-Hudson-Ignition-Lock_W0QQitemZ120300927423QQihZ002QQcategoryZ34205 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Maybe ??

[51hornetA]

That should do it...

[silverone]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1935-1936-1937-1938-1939-1940-1954-Hudson-Ignition-Lock_W0QQitemZ120300927423QQihZ002QQcategoryZ34205 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Maybe ??

Just got back in town, from four days away from the computer Ron. I'll check this out and see what was meant to be !!

Thanks !!!

Ryan.